Ninth Circuit Law School Clinic Alumni Panel With Tina Kuang, Molly Okamura, And Sydney Wong

The Portia Project

In this episode, we explore the transformative experience of law school clinics and their pivotal role in shaping the careers of aspiring lawyers. Today, we have the privilege of hearing from three exceptional graduates of Loyola Law School of Los Angeles' Ninth Circuit Clinic: Tina Kuang, Sydney Wong, and Molly Okamura. Under the guidance of our host, M.C. Sungaila, these talented alumni share their remarkable journeys, where they, along with their law school teammates, took on the challenge of briefing, arguing, and ultimately prevailing in immigration appeals before the esteemed Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Their stories exemplify how participation in law school clinics can sharpen legal skills, nurture professional growth, and accelerate careers in the legal arena.

This episode also marks an exciting collaboration between the Portia Project and the Personal Jurisdiction podcast. Together, we strive to shed light on the significance of law school clinics, judicial externships, and judicial clerkship experiences, illuminating the path for future law students to find their own trajectories of success. Tune in for a captivating exploration of the possibilities that unfold when ambition, mentorship, and opportunity intertwine in the pursuit of legal excellence.